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33 U.S.C. § 2801 — Purposes
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The purposes of this chapter are to—
(1) establish a comprehensive national program for consistent monitoring of the Nation’s coastal ecosystems;
(2) establish long-term water quality assessment and monitoring programs for high priority coastal waters that will enhance the ability of Federal, State, and local authorities to develop and implement effective remedial programs for those waters;
(3) establish a system for reviewing and evaluating the scientific, analytical, and technological means that are available for monitoring the environmental quality of coastal ecosystems;
(4) establish methods for identifying uniform indicators of coastal ecosystem quality;
(5) provide for periodic, comprehensive reports to Congress concerning the quality of the Nation’s coastal ecosystems;
(6) establish a coastal environment information program to distribute coastal monitoring information;
(7) provide state 11 So in original. Probably should be capitalized. programs authorized under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 ([16 U.S.C. 1451](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section1451&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) with information necessary to design land use plans and coastal zone regulations that will contribute to the protection of coastal ecosystems; and
(8) provide certain water pollution control programs authorized under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ([33 U.S.C. 1251](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section1251&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) with information necessary to design and implement effective coastal water pollution controls.
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The purposes of this chapter are to—
(1) establish a comprehensive national program for consistent monitoring of the Nation’s coastal ecosystems;
(2) establish long-term water quality assessment and monitoring programs for high priority coastal waters that will enhance the ability of Federal, State, and local authorities to develop and implement effective remedial programs for those waters;
(3) establish a system for reviewing and evaluating the scientific, analytical, and technological means that are available for monitoring the environmental quality of coastal ecosystems;
(4) establish methods for identifying uniform indicators of coastal ecosystem quality;
(5) provide for periodic, comprehensive reports to Congress concerning the quality of the Nation’s coastal ecosystems;
(6) establish a coastal environment information program to distribute coastal monitoring information;
(7) provide state 11 So in original. Probably should be capitalized. programs authorized under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 ([16 U.S.C. 1451](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section1451&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) with information necessary to design land use plans and coastal zone regulations that will contribute to the protection of coastal ecosystems; and
(8) provide certain water pollution control programs authorized under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ([33 U.S.C. 1251](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section1251&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) with information necessary to design and implement effective coastal water pollution controls.
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**(a) Restoration and maintenance of chemical, physical and biological integrity of Nation’s waters; national goals for achievement of objective** The objective of this chapter is to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the Nation’s waters. In order to achieve this objective it is hereby declared that, consistent with the provisions of this chapter—
(1) it is the national goal that the discharge of pollutants into the navigable waters be eliminated by 1985;
(2) it is the national goal that wherever attainable, an interim goal of water quality which provides for the protection and propagation of fish, shellfish, and wildlife and provides for recreation in and on the water be achieved by July 1, 1983;
(3) it is the national policy that the discharge of toxic pollutants in toxic amounts be prohibited;
(4) it is the national policy that Federal financial assistance be provided to construct publicly owned waste treatment works;
(5) it is the national policy that areawide waste treatment management planning processes be developed and implemented to assure adequate control of sources of pollutants in each State;
(6) it is the national policy that a major research and demonstration effort be made to develop technology necessary to eliminate the discharge of pollutants into the navigable waters, waters of the contiguous zone, and the oceans; and
(7) it is the national policy that programs for the control of nonpoint sources of pollution be developed and implemented in an expeditious manner so as to enable the goals of this chapter to be met through the control of both point and nonpoint sources of pollution.
**(b) Congressional recognition, preservation, and protection of primary responsibilities and rights of States** It is the policy
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The Congress finds that—
**(a)** There is a national interest in the effective management, beneficial use, protection, and development of the coastal zone.
**(b)** The coastal zone is rich in a variety of natural, commercial, recreational, ecological, industrial, and esthetic resources of immediate and potential value to the present and future well-being of the Nation.
**(c)** The increasing and competing demands upon the lands and waters of our coastal zone occasioned by population growth and economic development, including requirements for industry, commerce, residential development, recreation, extraction of mineral resources and fossil fuels, transportation and navigation, waste disposal, and harvesting of fish, shellfish, and other living marine resources, have resulted in the loss of living marine resources, wildlife, nutrient-rich areas, permanent and adverse changes to ecological systems, decreasing open space for public use, and shoreline erosion.
**(d)** The habitat areas of the coastal zone, and the fish, shellfish, other living marine resources, and wildlife therein, are ecologically fragile and consequently extremely vulnerable to destruction by man’s alterations.
**(e)** Important ecological, cultural, historic, and esthetic values in the coastal zone which are essential to the well-being of all citizens are being irretrievably damaged or lost.
**(f)** New and expanding demands for food, energy, minerals, defense needs, recreation, waste disposal, transportation, and industrial activities in the Great Lakes, territorial sea, exclusive economic zone, and Outer Continental Shelf are placing stress on these areas and are creating the need for resolution of serious conflicts among important and competing uses and values in coastal and ocean waters; 11 So
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**(a) Survey**
(1) **In general** — The Administrator, in consultation with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Secretary, shall conduct a comprehensive national survey of data regarding aquatic sediment quality in the United States. The Administrator shall compile all existing information on the quantity, chemical and physical composition, and geographic location of pollutants in aquatic sediment, including the probable source of such pollutants and identification of those sediments which are contaminated pursuant to section 501(b)(4).11 See References in Text note below.
(2) **Report** — Not later than 24 months after October 31, 1992, the Administrator shall report to the Congress the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of such survey, including recommendations for actions necessary to prevent contamination of aquatic sediments and to control sources of contamination.
**(b) Monitoring**
(1) **In general** — The Administrator, in consultation with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Secretary, shall conduct a comprehensive and continuing program to assess aquatic sediment quality. The program conducted pursuant to this subsection shall, at a minimum—
(A) identify the location of pollutants in aquatic sediment;
(B) identify the extent of pollutants in sediment and those sediments which are contaminated pursuant to section 501(b)(4); 1
(C) establish methods and protocols for monitoring the physical, chemical, and biological effects of pollutants in aquatic sediment and of contaminated sediment;
(D) develop a system for the management, storage, and dissemination of data concerning aquatic sediment quality;
(E) provide an assessment of aquatic sediment quali
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**(a) Establishment of Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee** There is established an Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee to coordinate a comprehensive program of marine debris research and activities among Federal agencies, in cooperation and coordination with non-governmental organizations, industry, universities, and research institutions, States, Indian tribes, and other nations, as appropriate.
**(b) Membership** The Committee shall include a senior official from—
(1) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, who shall serve as the Chairperson of the Committee;
(2) the Environmental Protection Agency;
(3) the United States Coast Guard;
(4) the United States Navy;
(5) the Department of State;
(6) the Department of the Interior; and
(7) such other Federal agencies that have an interest in ocean issues or water pollution prevention and control as the Secretary of Commerce determines appropriate.
**(c) Meetings** The Committee shall meet at least twice a year to provide a public, interagency forum to ensure the coordination of national and international research, monitoring, education, and regulatory actions addressing the persistent marine debris problem.
**(d) Monitoring** The Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Under Secretary, in cooperation with the EPA Administrator, shall utilize the marine debris data derived under title V of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 ([33 U.S.C. 2801](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section2801&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) to assist—
(1) the Committee in ensuring coordination of research, monitoring, education and regulatory actions; and
(2) the United States Coast Guard in assessing the effectiveness of the Marine Pl
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TITLE 16—CONSERVATION
§ 1447f
1 So in original. The semicolon probably should be a period.
as a note preceding section 21 of Title 2, The Congress.
Committee on Science of House of Representatives
changed to Committee on Science and Technology of
House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6,
One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007. Committee
on Science and Technology of House of Representatives
changed to Committee on Science, Space, and Tech-
nology of House of Representatives by House Resolu-
tion No. 5, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, Jan. 5, 2011.
§ 1447f. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In general
For purposes of carrying out the provisions of
this chapter, there are authorized to be appro-
priated $18,000,000 for each of the fiscal years
1992 through 1996.
(b) Allocation
(1) Of funds appropriated in any fiscal year,
not more than $500,000 shall be reserved for ad-
ministration of this chapter by the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and
the Environmental Protection Agency.
(2) Funds appropriated in a fiscal year which
are available after allocation pursuant to para-
graph (1), shall be used to support the adminis-
trative costs of Boards established pursuant to
section 1447b(a) of this title, provided that such
funding does not exceed $300,000 for each re-
search Board in each fiscal year.
(3) Seventy-five percent of funds appropriated
in a fiscal year available after allocation pursu-
ant to paragraphs (1) and (2), shall be allocated
equally among Boards located in regions sub-
mitting research project grant applications pur-
suant to section 1447d(b) of this title.
(4) Twenty-five percent of funds appropriated
in a fiscal year available after allocation pursu-
ant to paragraphs (1) and (2), shall be all
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Page 350
TITLE 33—NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
§ 1251
Sec.
1320.
International pollution abatement.
1321.
Oil and hazardous substance liability.
1321a.
Prevention of small oil spills.
1321b.
Improved coordination with tribal govern-
ments.
1321c.
International efforts on enforcement.
1322.
Marine sanitation devices; discharges inci-
dental to the normal operation of vessels.
1323.
Federal facilities pollution control.
1324.
Clean lakes.
1325.
National Study Commission.
1326.
Thermal discharges.
1327.
Omitted.
1328.
Aquaculture.
1329.
Nonpoint source management programs.
1330.
National estuary program.
SUBCHAPTER IV—PERMITS AND LICENSES
1341.
Certification.
1342.
National pollutant discharge elimination sys-
tem.
1343.
Ocean discharge criteria.
1344.
Permits for dredged or fill material.
1345.
Disposal or use of sewage sludge.
1346.
Coastal recreation water quality monitoring
and notification.
SUBCHAPTER V—GENERAL PROVISIONS
1361.
Administration.
1362.
Definitions.
1363.
Water Pollution Control Advisory Board.
1364.
Emergency powers.
1365.
Citizen suits.
1366.
Appearance.
1367.
Employee protection.
1368.
Federal procurement.
1369.
Administrative procedure and judicial review.
1370.
State authority.
1371.
Authority under other laws and regulations.
1372.
Labor standards.
1373.
Public health agency coordination.
1374.
Effluent Standards and Water Quality Infor-
mation Advisory Committee.
1375.
Reports to Congress; detailed estimates and
comprehensive study on costs; State esti-
mates.
1375a.
Report on coastal recreation waters.
1376.
Authorization of appropriations.
1377.
Indian tribes.
1377a.
Green infrastructure promotion.
SUBCHAPTER VI—STATE WATER POLLUTION
CONTROL REVOLVING FUNDS
13
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TITLE 33—NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
§ 2801
1 So in original. Probably should be capitalized.
sources Revenue, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Manage-
ment, and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental En-
forcement. See Secretary of the Interior Orders No. 3299
of May 19, 2010, and No. 3302 of June 18, 2010, and chap-
ters II, V, and XII of title 30, Code of Federal Regula-
tions, as revised by final rules of the Department of the
Interior at 75 F.R. 61051 and 76 F.R. 64432.
DELEGATION OF FUNCTIONS
Functions of President under subsec. (a)(3) of this
section delegated to Secretary of the Department in
which the Coast Guard is operating by section 8(h) of
Ex. Ord. No. 12777, Oct. 18, 1991, 56 F.R. 54769, as amend-
ed, set out as a note under section 1321 of this title.
§ 2762. Submerged oil program
(a) Program
(1) Establishment
The Under Secretary of Commerce for
Oceans and Atmosphere, in conjunction with
the Commandant of the Coast Guard, shall es-
tablish a program to detect, monitor, and
evaluate the environmental effects of sub-
merged oil in the Delaware River and Bay re-
gion. The program shall include the following
elements:
(A) The development of methods to re-
move, disperse, or otherwise diminish the
persistence of submerged oil.
(B) The development of improved models
and capacities for predicting the environ-
mental fate, transport, and effects of sub-
merged oil.
(C) The development of techniques to de-
tect and monitor submerged oil.
(2) Report
Not later than 3 years after July 11, 2006, the
Secretary of Commerce shall submit to the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Trans-
portation of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation
and
Infrastructure
of
the
House of Representatives a report on the ac-
tivities carried o
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